Under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture organized a workshop entitled “Soil and Water: The Source of Life – On the Occasion of World Soil Day 2025” at the faculty’s Conference Hall.

Prof. Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, stated that the workshop’s activities coincided with the celebration of World Soil Day, and included a series of scientific lectures addressing key topics in soil and water sciences, such as the use of artificial intelligence in agricultural research and the importance of smart agriculture in enhancing soil safety and urban health. These discussions reflect the global trend toward sustaining natural resources and innovating scientific solutions to environmental challenges.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Gamal Atwa, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, explained that the workshop featured a competition to evaluate graduation projects submitted by students of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences, during which the sponsoring company presented special support for the best innovative project idea.

During the event, Eng. Sami Faiz, Chairman of GROWTHCHEM, highlighted potential future cooperation between the company and the faculty to support scientific research aimed at developing practical solutions to soil challenges and maintaining ecosystem balance.

The workshop was organized by Dr. Anwar Abdelrahman Ali, Head of the Department of Soil and Water Sciences and Workshop Coordinator, and Dr. Ali Saeed Mostafa, Workshop Secretary, in collaboration with GROWTHCHEM, and was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.

At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates of appreciation were presented to the speakers, members of the organizing committee, and the sponsoring company in recognition of their contributions to the success of this distinguished scientific event.